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May 11, 2009
Fix: Newsleecher Super Search Not Working
Recently my Newsleecher Super Search function stopped working. The program would load fine, download articles, and subscribe to newsgroups just fine, but the Super Search would hang when the search button was pressed. After some fiddling around in the settings, cursing, and eventually walking away I figured out the issue. About the time my Super Search stopped working I installed a new antivirus... read more
Jul 23, 2008
Streaming P2P, BitTorrent Killer?
I've picked up an article from Afterdawn.com discussing P2P-Next which is attempting to create a new p2p delivery platform. This new platform is reportedly capable fo streaming content using p2p, which must be one heck of a project considering all the factors involved. Anyone familiar with the p2p king BitTorrent knows how different any content can be when trying to isolate 'parts' from different... read more
Feb 20, 2008
Double Twist Media Sharing
Well, I'm still waiting on the failed attempt of a legitimate music sharing service called Qtrax, so now my attention has been directed to DoubleTwist. The bad boy who broke traditional DVD encryption is back with an application that supposedly can sink up any and all media formats to easily share amongst your friends. The application touts itself as being legal, but what users may do with it is probably... read more
Jan 29, 2008
QTrax Smells Like Fresh FailBrownies
Hell, it's already over before it got started and all I can find on the official sight is apparent lies in the authorization process. QTrax claims that to allow a better user experience they are limiting the amount of users and slowly allowing access to groups at a time, but all major news outlets seem to have a different story. According to the news none of the major record labels gave rights to QTrax for... read more
Jan 28, 2008
QTrax Fact or Fiction
Midnight tonight, 25 million songs will be released upon the world, for freeish. According to press releases the RIAA is taking a step in the right direction and providing a new substitute for purchasing $.99 tracks or paying full price for a 'mainly' crappy CD. QTrax is a network of legal, free music downloads, but they do come with DRM attached. In addition, to listen to the songs you must use their... read more
